Operation; Cleaning - Scheppach SG1200 Translation From The Original Instruction Manual

Putting in oil (Fig. 5)
Put the generator with its front side down and un-
screw the oil filler plug (13). Pour in 0.25 litres of en-
gine oil (15 W-40).
Close the oil filler cap (13) and stand the generator
upright
Putting in fuel (Fig. 1/7)
Switch off the motor! Keep away from ignition sourc-
es! Always refuel in well-ventilated rooms or outside.
Open the fuel tank cap (2) and, using a filler pipe (not
included in delivery), pour in a maximum of 4.2 litres
of unleaded fuel into the fuel container. Ensure the
tank level is not exceeded and no fuel is spilled. Use
the fuel filter. Clean up spilled fuel immediately and
wait until the fuel fumes have evaporated (fire haz-
ard). Close the fuel tank cap (2).
7. Operating
Start the engine (Fig. 1/3/6 )
ATTENTION! When starting with the express start
you can injure your hand with the sudden kick back.
Wear protective gloves when starting.
1. Open the petrol tap by turning the tap down-
wards.
2. Put the on / off switch (6) to the on position.
3. Turn the choke lever (9) to I I (in the left position).
4. Start the engine with the express start (10) by
sharply pulling the handle. If the engine has not
started pull the handle again.
5. Push the choke lever (9) back once the engine
has started (in the right position).
6. Connect the device to the 230 V~ socket (8).
ATTENTION! This socket can be loaded continuous-
ly (S1) with 1000 W and short term (S2) for
a maximum of 5 seconds with 1200 W.
Note: Some electric devices (sabre saws, drills etc.)
can use more electricity when doing heavy duty
tasks.
Storing the engine (Fig. 1/6)
Before putting away, let the generator run without
load so that the device can „cool down".
• Turn the on / off switch to the „OFF" position.
• Close the petrol tap.
Overload protection 230 V~ socket
WARNING! This generator is fitted with an overload
protector.
This cuts off the sockets
Green operating bulb
Flashes 1 x per interval Speed too low
Flashes 2 x per interval Temperature too high
Flashes 3 x per interval Overload protection
switches on
Flashes 4 x per interval Short circuit
The socket (8) can be used again after the overload
protection has been triggered once the engine has
been switched off and restarted (See "Turning off en-
gine" and "Starting engine").
ATTENTION! If this happens reduce the amount of
electrical output which you are extracting from the
generator or remove defective devices which are at-
tached.
ATTENTION! Faulty overload switches
should only be replaced with identically
constructed overload switches with the
same performance data. Please use our
customer service department.
Cleaning, maintenance, storage,
transport and ordering
replacement parts
Before cleaning and maintenance work, turn off the
engine and pull the spark plug connector (15) out of
the spark plug (16) .
WARNING! Risk of burning! Wait until the machine
has cooled down before cleaning or servicing it.
ATTENTION! Turn the device off immediately and
contact your Service Station:
• With unusual vibrations or noises.
• If the engine seems overloaded or has backfired.

8. Cleaning

Switch off the motor and pull the spark plug boot
from the spark plug before doing any cleaning and
maintenance work on the equipment.
Keep the safeguards, air vents and the engine hous-
ing as dust and dirt free as possible. Wipe the device
with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air with
low pressure. We recommend that you clean the de-
vice after every use. Regularly clean the device with
a damp cloth and a little soft soap. Do not use any
cleaning products or solvents which could attack the
plastic part of the device. Ensure that no water can
penetrate the housing.
Air filter (Fig. 4)
Also refer to the service information.
Clean the air filter regularly, and if necessary
exchange it.
• Open the air filter cover (11) by removing the 2
Phillips head screws M6x16 mm.
• Remove the filter element
• When cleaning the element do not use any
strong cleaners or petrol.
• Clean the element by tapping it on a flat surface.
• If it is very dirty wash with soapy water, rinse with
clean water and leave to dry.
• Put it back together in the opposite order.
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